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**DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE**

Maths remains one of the most important subjects in the eyes of colleges, universities and employers alike, and having a pass at grade C or better at GCSE level is a prerequisite for a vast number of jobs and further and higher education courses. Our home study GCSE Maths course equips you with all the knowledge and skills you need to gain this qualification, introducing you to key concepts in areas including algebra, trigonometry and geometry. If you’re not confident in your mathematical ability and are looking to achieve a grade C to enable you to move on to a new job or further study, we recommend studying the foundation course.

You should allow for between 120 and 150 hours' study time, plus additional time for completing assignments. You will have tutor support for a period of up to 18 months from the date of enrolment.

Course content

Introductory unit

Unit 1: Statistics and number

Unit 2: Number and algebra

Unit 3: Geometry and algebra

Entry requirements

You will only need a basic level of numeracy for the foundation course.

Assessment

This course follows specification 4360 from the awarding organisation AQA. Full details of the specification can be obtained from AQA's website.

Three exams: 1hr30m (40% of marks), 1hr15m (33.3% of marks) and 1hr (26.7% of marks)Fifteen assignmentsNo courseworkAll exams must be taken in the same session

Please note that due to upcoming changes the final opportunity to sit exams for this course isSummer 2016.

Financial information

**FEES PAYABLE**

It’s your choice: pay in full and discount your course fees, or spread the cost with our finance offer. To pay in instalments, you will need to enrol by telephone.